Trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC)

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous treks on the Earth, to the home of the world's highest peaks in Khumbu which lies in the Sagarmatha National Park (Created a national park on 19 July 1976 and inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979), Nepal. Trekking in Nepal and trekking to Everest, both are the first choice adventure destinations of the world to the adventure travelers.

This trek to Everest Base Camp takes you into the heart of the great Nepalese Himalaya’s; to the base of the Mt. Everest (8848m/29021ft), the highest peak of the world which is enormous and beautiful, savage and unforgiving with awe-inspiring views of many of the world’s highest and most beautiful mountains. We’ll take you through the remote trails of the great Himalayan hidden valleys, and you’ll gaze upon some of the most spectacular, snow-capped mountains anywhere on earth.

This is truly a magnificent trek in Nepal - after a short but breathtaking flight to Lukla, we will start our magic adventure to Everest Base Camp passing through the wonderful local Sherpa villages (inspect the typical local life, Sherpa culture and traditions), great subtropical forest (possible to see the great flora and fauna of this region), oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries (one of the greatest Buddhist monasteries of the world), giant 8,000m mountains.

Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft)) is a glacier moraine. Reaching and exploring to Everest Base Camp is an incredible experience of a lifetime adventure. It is on the great part of the Khumbu glacier, near at Khumbu icefall and its wonderful glacier & peak surroundings are the places where you would in love with, and make the best photos and the videos. Another highlight of this trek is hike to Kalapathar (Black Rock at 5545m/18,188ft); it has most dramatic 360 degree views of the great Himalayan Shangri-La, impressive top of the Mt. Everest (8848m/), touching views of Pumori (7138m/23, 413ft), Nuptse (7855m/25, 765ft), Lhotse (8516m/27, 933ft), Ama Dablam (6812m/22 344ft) along with the entire incredible views of Khumbu region Himalayan peaks.

This 11 days Everest Base Camp Trek is prepared for the shortest time possible to trek to Everest Base Camp so it is a quick approach compare to other packages for this adventure trekking so the participant has to be experienced in trekking. Must be physically fit and active person to plan this trek with us. If you wish to have extra days for acclimatization while on the trek days, then you could join our Everest Base Camp Trek-14 Days option or Everest Base Camp Trek-17 Days

Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)  
Meals Plan: Welcome Dinner 
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

On arrival to Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer to your trip hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief you on the upcoming Everest Base Camp Trek with us and introduce your trekking guide to Everest Base Camp.

Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant in Kathmandu with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.

Day 02 Fly to Lukla (30 Min Flight) & Trek to Phakding 
Altitude: Lukla (2800m/9154ft) & Phakding (2650m/8692ft) 
Activities: 3-4 Hours Trek
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Phakding

We drive to airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla caters the panorama of the peaks of Langtang, Rolwaling and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. Landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla is a thrilling adventure. Instantly, after making the final arrangement for the Everest Base Camp Trek, we kick-off. Trekking 200m downhill to Thado Koshi River, we cross the suspension bridge over it. The view of Mt. Kusum Kangru looming dramatically to the East is a wonderful view from the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the trek begins to gain altitude gradually to Ghat. Ghat is a Buddhist Village with wonderful Black Mani walls engraved with prayers in white. The final push from Ghat through scattered villages and yak herder's camps brings us to Phakding. The first day of Everest Base Camp Trek ends at Phakding. Explore remaining time around this local village. Overnight at Mt. Lodge.

Day 03 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 
Altitude: (3440m/11283ft) 
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek 
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner 
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Namche

The Everest Base Camp Trek today crosses suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times. The first bridge we cross comes after five minutes of walk from our hotel in Phakding.  Crossing it we trek through the forested trail on the left bank of the river for 35 minutes to walk. Exiting out of Taktak we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku 6608m from a viewpoint. Almost thirty minutes of gentle walk from the viewpoint brings us to Banker. We cross the second bridge over Dudh Koshi River while making our way out of Banker. Trekking on the right bank of the river on the stony trail that goes uphill and down like the waves in the ocean, we arrive at Monjo. Walking through the typical Sherpa Village, we arrive at the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Trek downhill for twenty minutes on the stony trail to the river, cross the third bridge and arrive at Jorsale, where we stop for the lunch.

Post lunch, we cross the fourth bridge and trek along the right bank of the river for forty minutes to arrive at Larja Doban. At Larja Doban we sight the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. There are two elevated bridges at Larja Doban. We cross the higher one and begin the uphill climb on the stony trail towards Namche. Almost after 1 and a half-hour of trek we arrive at Top Danda. Savoring the first view of Everest from Top Danda, we trek uphill for the next ninety minutes through pine forest to Namche.

Day 04 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Altitude: (3870m/12694ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek (11-12 Kms)
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Tengboche

We begin the trek with the uphill walk to emerge out of Namche. Thirty-minute walk along the twisted trail savoring the views of Everest, we arrive to Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa. Almost two hours of walk on the open hillside from the stupa brings us to Kyangjuma. The view of Dudh Koshi River Valley from Kyangjuma is exceptional. 300m downhill trek through the pine forest from Kayngjuma brings us to Phungitenga, where we have our lunch. Post lunch we cross the bridge over Dudh Koshi River and begin the uphill climb to Tengboche. The first one and half hour uphill walk to Tengboche are tougher along the stony trails whereas, the next one hour is a pleasant and gradual climb through the beautiful forest of pine and rhododendron. Tengboche, one of the most beautiful places in the Himalaya, is famous for its amazing views of Ama Dablam Mountain at the backdrop of Tengboche monastery itself. The Tengboche monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Khumbu region, your guide will take you to see these monastery surroundings, chant with Buddhist monks, enjoy the praying ceremony. O/N at Tengboche.

Day 05 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Altitude: (4410m/14465ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek (12-14 Kms)
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche

Breakfast at Tyangboche then will start walking off this day. The trail descends down winding through the rhododendron forest to Devoche. Crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khola River beyond Devoche, we hug the valley wall and then traverse to the plains of Pangboche village which is the biggest Sherpa village of Khumbu. Here we have a great chance to see the typical Sherpa people, culture and traditions. We will take a short hike to the monastery over to hill at Pangboche- probably the oldest monastery of Khumbu. Then, we walk thirty minutes through the village and hike for an hour through the open valley to Somare 4040m. Somare is the tree line border during Everest Base Camp Trek. We have our lunch at Somare and then begin the real adventure of Everest Base Camp Trek. Climbing gradually on an uphill trail through the glacial moraines and yak grazing lands for two and a half hours we arrive at Dingboche.

Day 06 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Altitude: (4928m/16164ft) 
Activities: 6-7 Hours Trek (12-13 Kms) 
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Lobuche

From this day onward, the trek is gradual uphill; due to the altitude, it is harder and tough. However, for two and half hours until reaching to Dungla, we walk mostly on the leveled trail that winds through yak herders shelters and grazing lands. At Dughla, we have a short breather and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. One hour of uphill climb from Dughla brings us to Dugh-La Pass 4620m, which has the memorials of famous climbers who lost their lives during Everest Expedition. The memorials here include of Scott Fisher and Babu Chiri Sherpa. From the pass, the Everest Base Camp Trek now winds on the trail beside Khumbu Glacier for almost an hour to Lobuche. From Lobuche, we see the best views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumori and the Nuptse. O/N at Lobuche.

Day 07 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5160m16925ft), then to Everest Base Camp & Trek back to Gorekshep for Overnight
Altitude: Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft)
Activities: 7-8 Hours Trek (12-14 Kms)
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Gorekshep

The first hour of the trek today is an easy walk on the leveled trail. Then we climb up for 25 minutes or so followed by next thirty minutes of an easy hike to catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori all the way to Gorakshep. Though it is quite early to have lunch at Gorakshep, we will have light lunch before kicking off the adventurous walk to Everest Base Camp.

Post lunch the walk of your lifetime to Everest Base Camp begins. Two and half hours of up and down trek on the glacial moraines extended from Khumbu Icefall is an adventurous roller coaster. Going down to the glacier crossing half of it all the way to Everest Base Camp is amazing fun walking. At Everest Base witness the colorful tents of Expedition Groups if it is peak season of climbing. Take enough photographs and feel the world's highest summit from the nearest proximity possible. At the latter half of the day trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.

Day 08 Morning: Hike to Kalapathar for Great View of Mt. Everest(8848m/29021ft). Afternoon: Trek Down to Pheriche
Altitude: Kalapattar (5545m/18188ft) & Pheriche (4250m/13940ft)
Activities: 6-8 Hours Trek (14-16 Kms)
Meals Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche

Another big day of Everest Base Camp Trek- today we climb gradually uphill on grassland for two hours followed by twenty-five minutes of walk through the black rocks to the summit of Kalapattar. Kalapattar refers to black rock in Nepali.  Kalapattar is a vantage point for the closest view of Everest. We get to see the whole of Everest from Kalapattar, which is a sight worthwhile enduring an early morning hike. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama of Everest and its siblings from Kalapattar.

Then, trek back on the retracing trail to your hotel, enjoy the breakfast and begin the trek downhill towards Periche. Until Dughla we tread on the retracing trail. From Dughla, we trek downhill to the flat valley of Periche. Overnight at Periche.

Day 09 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft)
Activities: 5-7 Hours Trek (14-16 Kms)
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche

From Periche we will walk thirty minutes to exit out of the village. In the next thirty minutes, we arrive at the bridge, cross it and hike up almost 80 meters to get to Periche Pass 4350m. From the pass, we slide down thirty minutes to merge back into the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek, then retrace on the trail back to Namche. O/N at Namche.

Day 10 Trek from Namche to Lukla
Altitude: (2800m/9184ft)
Activities: 6-7 Hours Trek (20-22 Kms)
Meals Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
Accommodation: Mt. Lodge in Lukla

After the breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue walking over several local villages and most of the walking is through Dudh Koshi River valley and surroundings. Upon reaching Lukla, freshen up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of successful Everest Base Camp Trek also the last night in the Everest Region. O/N at Lukla.

Day 11 Lukla- Kathmandu Flight (35 Min)
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft)
Activities: Flight (35 Min)
Meals Plan: Breakfast/Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu (3 Star Deluxe Hotel)

Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take you feedback from Everest Base Camp Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu.

Day 12 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Activities: Leisure & Departure 
Meals Plan: Breakfast 

Today you will depart Kathmandu. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then you are free for shopping at the Kathmandu. When the time to depart back comes, we will transfer you to the airport. Have a safe flight!
End of the Trip!

Cost Includes:

• All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop) 
• 02 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
• Welcome dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant- Traditional Dance & Music
• Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Rural Municipality Permit & TIMs Card (From TAAN)
• Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax, and transfer
• 09 Nights/10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek on full board of meals plan (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, tea or coffees in a cup only, seasonal fruits)
• Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche & Lukla will be in attached bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
• One Advanced Adventures Nepal Trek Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
• One trek Sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggage (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
• AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trek T- shirt, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
• Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -15 Degree Celsius
• Group medicine Kit Box (First Aid Medicine)
• All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
• Final departure transfer from Kathmandu

Cost not Includes:

• Nepal Visa Fee (US$- 30 for 15 Days and US$- 50 for 30 Days)
• Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc.), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
• Travel Insurance (Must include Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
• Personal nature expenses
• Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
• Any extending trips

Experience & Fitness Required
This trip is not a difficult. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 5364m at Everest Base Camp & 5545m at Kalapathar from sea level. The walk involves a lots of ups and downs, takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and river side but as long as you have strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek however you should be having a moderate health and fitness.

We strongly suggest travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us. A part of the health and fitness, participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.

Passport & Visa Information
Nepal Visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.

Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa.

Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.

• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Tourist Visa Fees: 3 days transit visa - Free of Cost
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

(For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu, and Tel: 00977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453,

Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

Group Size:
In this Everest Base Camp Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.

Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.

At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.

Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that has all the modern amenities to ensure you comfort stay and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest Houses. Mt. Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 250.

In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.

Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.

Trekking Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Everest Base Camp. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.

Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.

Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek

Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.

Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.

Acclimatization 
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary is designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help. 

The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at Everest Base Camp at 5364m above sea level. Obviously this altitude range is high, but as we would be e range of altitude, and we are hiking from the 820m to this altitude range with enough days of hiking en route, it is not considered a high risk zone for AMS. However, AMS could affect to the peoples indifferently. 

Travel Insurance & Vaccination
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before traveling as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal. 

Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling. 

Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for traveling to Nepal. 

Caring Porter:
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.

To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us.

Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.

Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.